The iPhone turns 19: Still the gadget that changed modern life

Nineteen years ago, the iPhone quietly launched, a device that redefined mobile technology and became the 21st century’s most influential consumer product. It integrated cameras, music players, and countless other gadgets into one device, transforming how we communicate, work, and live. This unassuming phone made computing ambient, accessible everywhere, and paved the way for the AI revolution, making revolutionary tech feel routine.